Anglepoise®️: The Quintessence of Great British Design
A venerable lighting institution, Anglepoise®️ is the quintessence of great British design. The company's original 1227™ light was released in 1935. A groundbreaking triumph, it introduced the brand's constant spring technology and is widely regarded as the archetypal Anglepoise®️ luminary. A relevant, modern and timeless design icon, the classic profile, anthropomorphic attitude and precise manner of the Original 1227™ describes a luminaire full of character and poise. The original 1227™ was released in 1935. The original 1227™ at workshop, London. The spring technology of an Anglepoise®️ light is a beautiful and intelligent part of the overall design. George Carwardine and the Original 1227™ Herbert Terry and Sons was a family business founded in 1855 whose innovative 'constant tension' springs spurred engineer George Carwardine (1887 – 1947) to develop an articulated work lamp. Carwardine was fascinated by spring and lever based mechanisms and in ...